**Italian Citrus Herb Chicken Masterpiece**
**Indulge in an exquisite Italian-inspired dish with citrus-marinated chicken breasts bursting with fragrant herbs and spices. Grilled to perfection and served over a velvety garlic-infused polenta, complemented by sautéed broccoli rabe, and a zesty basil-oregano dressing, this vibrant ensemble will captivate your palate with each sumptuous bite.**
ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 2 cups broccoli rabe, cleaned
- 1 pound polenta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano (for garnish)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, lemon and orange zest and juice, and red pepper flakes. Marinate the chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 2.
Cook polenta according to package instructions, stirring in butter, minced garlic, chicken broth, and honey for a creamy texture.
- 3.
Sauté the broccoli rabe in extra virgin olive oil until tender and slightly crisp, seasoning with ground black pepper.
- 4.
Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for about 8 minutes per side until perfectly charred and cooked through.
- 5.
To serve, spoon polenta onto plates, layer with sautéed broccoli rabe, and top with grilled chicken. Drizzle with citrus juice and garnish with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh basil leaves for a stunning presentation.
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